Pressure Control
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Also called: good pressure on his neck, heavy-pressure, isometric pressure, overwhelming-pressure, pressing weight, pressure
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- Understand how weight creates pressure
- Pin the shoulders from side control
- Adjust pressure through movement
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Used by
13- Backstep PassWhen: applying control
- Anaconda ChokeWhen: essential principle for choke success
- Side ControlWhen: after establishing good body position
- Elbow OpeningWhen: when opening elbows creates opportunity for pressure
- Triangle ChokeWhen: apply pressure in middle of body, not too high or low
- Weight TransferWhen: proper weight transfer creates pressure control